Jordan Henderson has revealed he has dreamt of lifting the Champions League trophy.

His musings started when he was a kid growing up in Sunderland and he imagined what it would be like to hold aloft the most-coveted prize in club football.

Henderson has the chance to make that dream a reality and emulate former Liverpool captains Emlyn Hughes, Phil Thompson, Graeme Souness and Steven Gerrard by getting his hands on Old Big Ears, as the trophy is affectionately known.

However Henderson knows he cannot look any further than Roma in the semi-finals, which is a repeat of the Reds’ famous 1984 Final triumph.

“I think you dream about those things from when you are a kid really,” said the England midfielder.

Henderson models the new kit (Image: Liverpool FC)

Liverpool's home shirt for 18/19 (Image: New Balance)

“Of course I have, as many other players have, but one step at a time.

“Roma are a fantastic team and it will be a tough test for us, so we will just have to wait and see.”

Henderson is wary of Mohamed Salah’s old club because they beat Barcelona 3-0 in the quarter-finals to progress on away goals, even though Liverpool are favourites to reach the final in Kiev on May 26.

“We certainly won't under-estimate them,” said Henderson at a Q&A to launch the club’s new home kit.

“They beat Barcelona 3-0 and they are a top team. It will be a difficult game both home and away.

Henderson is in excellent form (Image: Action Images via Reuters)

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and Jordan Henderson (Image: REUTERS)

“I've watched them a few times and they’ve got some very good players. It will be a tough test, as it always would be in the semi-final of the Champions League.

“It is a challenge for us and we’ll be confident with the way we’ve been playing, especially in the last round. We have to go there and do what we’ve been doing and hopefully get to the final.”

Henderson, 27, admits he found watching the second leg of Liverpool’s quarter-final success over Manchester City more nerve racking than playing.

He was delighted they came through that test and says Jurgen Klopp’s young side is maturing with every game.

“It’s a young team, but I feel they are mature at the same time,” he said. “They’re hungry, they want more, they want to learn and improve and that’s the biggest thing.

Jordan Henderson and Jurgen Klopp (Image: REUTERS)

“To beat City away in midweek and then put in the performance we did against Bournemouth shows the mentality of the players.

“We need to continue that, stay together as a group and focus on what is important.

“We’re obviously in a good place at the moment, but at the same time it’s important not to get too carried away.

“Our focus is on playing football and doing everything we can to win games, whether that’s in the Premier League or the Champions League.

“We just need to keep working hard on the training field and hopefully end the season on a high.”